The state budget set to take effect next week would give the governor and attorney general considerable control over the ...

A newly filed class action lawsuit in New Hampshire seeks to block changes to an out-of-court settlement fund for victims of ...

A D.C. judge said she and other judges have received “many” petitions requesting early releases for detained youths at the ...

Eleven adults have filed lawsuits claiming they were raped or sexually assault at a New Jersey juvenile facility. Some of the ...

The Shelby County Division of Corrections will take over the center after the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said it could no ...

Richard L. Bean remained in his perch as the superintendent of the juvenile detention center that bears his name despite scandals, investigations and the use of seclusion to punish children.

Inspectors faulted Kentucky’s juvenile detention center in Adair County for a variety of failures, including filth and broken equipment.

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs is recommending the sheriff's office assume oversight of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center. Some elected officials and criminal justice reform advocates ...

With just 42 staff members, the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center is looking to increase the number of people caring for incarcerated kids. “One of the biggest strengths is the staff.

Richard Bean, superintendent of Knox County's juvenile detention center, announced May 30 his retirement. Bean said his decision was accelerated by the lack of confidence expressed in his ...